
CJ Chen ’24, Reporter

Parting Words from ’24
Seniors in journalism look back on their time.

3 things. That’s it.
Embrace not knowing everything all the time.

OPINION: No arena should be built in Chinatown
The proposed 76ers arena will threaten a treasured community and cultural hub at the heart of Philadelphia.

Trombone Christmas slides through the rain
Trombone players of all levels gathered alongside the University of Pennsylvania Band for a festive tradition.

Making waves: Swarthmore Swim Club’s newest addition
Junior Charlie Detweiler spent his summer making a splash… with paint.

Zebrafish experiment during independent study inspires fin-tastic journey
One senior successfully bred and experimented on live fish for her independent study, facing losses and creating new life.

Get Out!
Local nature programs are available All. Summer. Long.

Ridley Creek State Park
Park office at 351 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square.

Tyler Arboretum
Park office at 515 Painter Road, Media.

Little Crum Creek Park
107 Yale Ave, Swarthmore.

John Heinz Wildlife Refuge
8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia.

Willistown Conservation Trust
925 Providence Road, Newtown Square.

Spring Fling tradition continues with dunk tank, pie toss
A nice, sunny day made for an afternoon filled with fun student-run activities.

Middle school Science Olympiad team hopes for competitive high school program
Members of middle school Science Olympiad team reveal the beauty of competition— bringing the fun back into learning.

Girls’ lacrosse team travels to North Carolina
A spring break together provided a fun-filled team bonding experience that paid off.

Good vibes only: Nathan Sepinwall talks passion for percussion
Junior percussionist’s path from start to finish amidst PMEA State festival and upcoming George Slick performance.